Photos of the trees before and after the poisoning were released by Auburn University Nov. 2, 2011. The photo on the left is before and the one on the right is after, taken mid-October 2011. Auburn University horticulturist Gary Keever says the Toomer's trees are considered evergreens, and typically look as full as the left photo all year. (Auburn University photos)

AUBURN, Alabama -- There may be hope yet for
the treasured trees on Toomer's Corner in Auburn.

Keever and
other university officials will go up in a lift Friday to check leaf
development and the top-most branches.

Harvey
Updyke, the man accused of poisoning the trees and admitting to it on Paul
Finebaum's radio show, will be in court March 14. His trial was postponed from
its original March 5 date to give more time for the defense to interview expert
witnesses and prepare its case.